The Los Angeles Chargers lost on Sunday and the Buffalo Bills won, which moved the Bills up and the Chargers down in the wild card slots. Along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, who beat the Chargers on Sunday, all three teams remain in playoff position for now.
The New England Patriots won on Thursday night, passing the Indianapolis Colts for first place. Then the Denver Broncos moved into first place after their win. Indy is on their bye. The Pittsburgh Steelers also won to stick in the fourth slot as the AFC North leader.
The Broncos put more distance between themselves and the rest of the division with both KC and Denver losing. Denver has a two-game lead. That Week 18 games against the Chargers could be huge.
The Houston Texans evened their record at 5-5 and are a game out of the playoffs right now. They play the Bills on Thursday night. Joining the Texans at 5-5 are the Chiefs and the surging Baltimore Ravens.
AFC playoff standings after Week 11
The Indianapolis Colts were on a bye.
The Las Vegas Raiders play on Monday night but their outcome won’t impact the standings.
1. Denver Broncos (9-2, 6-2 AFC)
2. New England Patriots (9-2, 5-2 AFC)
3. Indianapolis Colts (8-2, win over DEN)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4)
5. Buffalo Bills (7-3)
6. Los Angeles Chargers (7-4)
7. Jacksonville Jaguars (6-4)
8. Houston Texans (5-5, 4-2 AFC)
9. Kansas City Chiefs (5-5, 2-4 AFC, win over BAL)
10. Baltimore Ravens (5-5, 3-3 AFC, loss to KC)
11. Miami Dolphins (4-7)
12. Cincinnati Bengals (3-7)
13. Las Vegas Raiders (2-7)
14. New York Jets (2-8)
15. Cleveland Browns (2-8)
16. Tennessee Titans (1-9)
AFC West standings after Week 11
The Chiefs lost to the Broncos while the Las Vegas Raiders play on Monday night. The Chargers are going to need help if they want to win the division in 2025.
1. Denver Broncos (9-2)
2. Los Angeles Chargers (7-4)
3. Kansas City Chiefs (5-5)
4. Las Vegas Raiders (2-7)